Grand Bahama

What to do in Grand Bahama

Robinson Crusoe Snorkeling Tour

Sail through the clearest waters in the world to remote islands where you will spend the day relaxing on the sun-drenched beach, snorkeling over coral reefs, and exploring the island's winding paths and tidal pools in true castaway style. Have a picnic on an out island and then stretch out in a hammock under a palm while calypso music plays against the surf. It's a day you won't want to end!.

Scuba Diving

Play with dolphins, face down sharks, and discover centuries-old shipwrecks. Never been diving? The basic instruction available through UNEXSO (The Underwater Explorers Society), will have your within inches of sea creatures in no time. Grand Bahama won Scuba Diving magazine's Diver's Choice Award for Best Big Animal Dive! Discover a wide range of sites from cave dives to wall dives, reefs to wrecks.

Dinner Cruises

A scenic and romantic way to spend an evening, cruising along Freeport's picturesque waterfront. The crew prepares an all-you-can-eat Bahamian buffet and there is usually music or a show aboard. Join one of the livelier cruises, and you may find yourself cajoled into a limbo contest! How low can you go?.

Beaches

Many guests frequent Xanadu Beach, which hosts most all the favorite water sports. The premier shore is Gold Rock Beach, a secluded beach with BBQ pits and picnic tables. Just north of the beach are the Lucayan Caverns, the world's longest underground surveyed cave system. Travel down to Barbary Beach where you'll find beautiful seashells and a spectacular summer display of white spider lilies. In Lucaya, there is a string of three beaches that are never crowded. The further east you go, the less civilization you'll find!.

Lucayan National Park

Kayak through mangroves and wander along nature trails. Follow knowledgeable guides into caves and learn local history. Top off your explorations with a relaxing swim and a seaside picnic at Gold Rock Beach.

Biking Nature Tour

Cyclists experience a part of Grand Bahama that few people get to see, on a tour of the south shore with sweeping vistas and diverse eco-systems. The easy trail is 10 miles long and leads you to the Lucayan National Park. Along the way, you'll see the ruins of one of the earliest Bahamian settlements.

Sport Fishing

Game fish abound in the waters of the Bahamas. Ernest Hemingway frequented these waters, and you too can angle for "The Big One" in one of the many international tournaments. Over 50 fishing records have been set in the Bahamas!.

Garden of the Groves

This serene 12-acre botanical garden is brimming with birds, orchids, ferns, duck ponds, and waterfalls. Native birds such as Cuban Emeralds and Greater Antillean Bullfinches can be spotted among the lush foliage. The gardens have over ten thousand plants, making it among the most photographed locations in the Bahamas.

The Dolphin Experience

A short ferry ride takes you to Sanctuary Bay, home to a pod of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Observe these friendly animals close up, take pictures from the observation deck, and ask questions of the animal care staff. Step into waist-deep water and interact with these amazing animals. Don't forget your camera!.

Pirates of the Bahamas Theme Park

A beachfront theme park where kids and grown ups alike can spend a whole day playing or relaxing. Water sports, miniature golf, restaurant, bar, lounges, children's activities on a supervised playground, bonfires, live entertainment, and hammocks give you a variety of ways to enjoy yourself. In the heart of a "sunken" pirate battle ship are the galley and grog serving meals and refreshments. Dance contests let you show off your lowest limbo or funkiest macarena for travel prizes!.

Bird Watching

Among the unique birds on Grand Bahama are the colorful Stripe-headed Tanager, the ground-foraging Red-legged Thrush, and the acrobatic nectar- and insect-eating Bananaquit. The Nature Conservancy declares Grand Bahama "a wonderful birding experience with species nowhere else to be found in the world!".

Horseback Riding

One of life's most riveting experiences, horseback riding along a Caribbean shore is a must! Rides also take you through a pine forest, rocky groves, and wetlands. The horses are well-trained and pace is leisurely. No riding experience is necessary.

International Bazaar and Downtown Shopping

The Bazaar is one of the oldest shopping areas in Freeport. It's divided into sections representing different parts of the world such as the Mideast, France, Orien, Scandinavia, and South America. In each, you'll find shopping and dining from that region of the world. On the other side of the street, across from Colombian Emeralds and the Straw Market, is a perfume factory where you can mix your own scent! Downtown is the local shopping district. and a great place to get a true Bahamian meal.